Virginia Private Schools Offering Sailing

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools offering sailing as an interscholastic sport serving 6,578 students in Virginia.
The top ranked private schools in Virginia offering sailing include Norfolk Collegiate School, Hampton Roads Academy, and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Virginia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools offering sailing in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Private Schools Offering Sailing in Virginia (2026-27)

Bishop Denis J. Oconnell High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
6600 Little Falls Rd
Arlington, VA 22213
(703) 237-1400
(3)
Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
4552 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 467-2881
Christchurch School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
49 Seahorse Lane
Christchurch, VA 23031
(804) 542-6843
Hampton Roads Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 45
739 Academy Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 884-9100
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 46
3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-8789
Norfolk Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 1,208 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 17
1585 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 455-5582
(1)
Norfolk Collegiate School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 589 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
7336 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 480-2885
(5)
Map of St. Christopher's School
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Episcopal)
711 Saint Christophers Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-3185
(6)
St. Margaret's School Photo
Gr: 8-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-girls (Episcopal)
444 S Water Ln
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3357
Walsingham Academy Lower School Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1100 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering sailing in Virginia?
The top ranked private schools offering sailing in Virginia include Norfolk Collegiate School, Hampton Roads Academy, and Nansemond-Suffolk Academy.
How many private schools offering sailing are located in Virginia?
10 private schools offering sailing are located in Virginia.
How diverse are private schools offering sailing in Virginia?
Virginia private schools offering sailing are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Virginia private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools offering sailing are religiously affiliated in Virginia?
60% of private schools offering sailing in Virginia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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